Lynn and Stephen have been an acclaimed musical theater writing team for 40 years. They have won Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as Academy and Golden Globe nominations for their work on RAGTIME, ANASTASIA, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, SEUSSICAL and many other musicals. 

In this episode, this charming and humble duo talk about how they met, their process for creating, and the search for the big picture in their shows and in life.

Lynn & Stephen

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BMI Workshop

Lynn and Stephen have been an acclaimed musical theater writing team for 40 years. They have won Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as Academy and Golden Globe nominations for their work on RAGTIME, ANASTASIA, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, SEUSSICAL and many other musicals. In this episode, this charming and humble duo talk about how they met, their process for creating, and the search for the big picture in their shows and in life. <a href="https://ahrensandflaherty.com">Lynn & Stephen</a> <a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-03-25/coronavirus-terrence-mcnally-ragtime-lynn-ahrens-stephen-flaherty"> Terrence McNally</a> <a href="https://www.bmi.com/theatre_workshop">BMI Workshop</a>

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Tony Award winner Stephanie J Block and Marylee Fairbanks share intimate conversations with the greatest talents from theater, TV, film and more.  Go behind the scenes and beyond the resume for stories of inspiration, fear, parenting, spirituality, and the creative process.  Stages Podcast looks at the humanity behind the artistry. Listen now on the iHeart Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Big Picture with Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens

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